Presents multi-perspective analyses of the ethics and principles that guide the conservation of works of art and design, archaeological artefacts, buildings, monuments, and heritage sites on behalf of society. This work addresses a range of conservation principles, practices, and theories from the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Surveys the fundamental principles of conservation in their application to historic buildings, and provides the information needed by architects, engineers and surveyors for the solution of problems of architectural conservation in almost every climatic region of the world. This book includes sections on non-destructive investigation.

Metric survey forms an essential part of the conservation cycle and provides a source of base mapping for analytical projects. This guide to the user and the supplier of metric survey data explains the services expected and performance indicators to ensure the successful management of metric survey projects.

Volume 1 includes plates and descriptions for Aberbrothock Abbey, Forfar,. Aberdeen ( Kings College and Cathedral.), Aberdour House, Fife, Airth Castle, Linlithgow, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Fife., Auchan's Castle, Ayr, Balveny Castle, Banff, Borthwick Castle, Edinburgh, Brechin Cathedral and Round Tower, Forfar, Burgie Castle, Elgin, Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries, Cambuskenneth Tower, Stirling, ...

One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines involved. This book presents these disciplines together and offers an introduction to the complexities and background history of stone conservation. It is suitable for art historians, archaeologists, architects, and many others.

An introductory text for students in built environment disciplines, as well as those who manage or own historic properties, and those embarking upon architectural conservation professionally. It helps understand the main principles, materials and problems in the field of conservation.

This extensive work not only describes the nature of conservation but also provides an ethical framework to which the conservation of objects as diverse as Old Masters to the ephemera of the twentieth century can be related.

Building care encompasses everything from maintenance of a building to energy conservation. A range of approaches to looking after buildings and their users is covered in this book. The rationale and conditions that support them are explained.

Examines how the two key issues of urban conservation and sustainability relate to each other in the context of historic cities, and how they can be brought together in a common philosophy and practice that is mutually supportive.

This is the first book to tackle all the issues relating to timber decay.

Volume 2 includes plates and descriptions for Dalpersie house, Aberdeen, Dirleton Castle, Haddington, Doune Castle, Perth, Drochill Castle, Peebles, Dryburgh Abbey, Roxburgh, Dunblane Cathedral, Perth, Dundee, Forfar, Dunfermline Abbey, Fife, Dunkeld Cathedral, Perth, Dysart, Fife, Edinburgh, St. Giles' athedral, Trinity College Church, St. Margaret's Well at Restalrig, Edzell Castle, ...

Presents an introduction to historic preservation. This book shows how wood, stone, masonry, and metal were used in the past and how adaptive re-use can be employed to bring modern amenities to historic structures. It covers various aspects of the exterior and interior building fabric, including windows, roofing, doors and porches.

Volume 1 includes plates and descriptions for Aberbrothock Abbey, Forfar,. Aberdeen ( Kings College and Cathedral.), Aberdour House, Fife, Airth Castle, Linlithgow, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Fife., Auchan's Castle, Ayr, Balveny Castle, Banff, Borthwick Castle, Edinburgh, Brechin Cathedral and Round Tower, Forfar, Burgie Castle, Elgin, Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries, Cambuskenneth Tower, Stirling, ...

Vertical transportation describes a range of mechanisms used for moving people and freight from level to level in a building or other structure. This new edition represents a complete revision of the previous edition, providing the most current and comprehensive coverage of the field available.

Presents a survey of the concepts, techniques and procedures for preserving architectural and cultural heritage. This book addresses the relevance of sustainability, 'green' architecture and heritage tourism to historic preservation.

This volume is a practical, state-of-the-art sourcebook for contractors and homeowners involved in maintaining and restoring historic buildings, as well as a technical desktop reference for all practising architects, engineers, specifiers, building managers, and architecture students.

Volume 3 includes plates and descriptions for Glasgow Cathedral,Haddington Church, Heriot's Hospital, Edinburgh, Holyrood, Edinburgh, Huntley Castle, Perth, Huntley Castle (Strathbogie), Aberdeen, Inchcolm, near Edinburgh, Innes House, Elgin, Iona Cathedral, Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburgh, Kelburne House, Ayr, Kelso Abbey, Roxburgh, Kildrummie Castle, Aberdeen, Kilravock Castle, Nairn, Kilwinning ...

designing for high performance. The definitive design manual for architects, manufacturers and contractors. Researched and written by TRADA, the experts on timber.

The first of a two-volume set, this book addresses questions concerning the cleaning of historic buildings: what happens to the fabric of a historic building if it is not cleaned; what is soiling, and how does it affect the building; what cleaning materials should be used?